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Sherwin Williams Mild Blue SW6533

Mild Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6533

About Mild Blue by Sherwin Williams

Mild Blue SW6533 by Sherwin Williams is a mid cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 65% and hue near 203° for steady results across rooms. Gives balance to offices, kitchens, and entries. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

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Brightness: 65.4%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #cbd5db

RGB: 203, 213, 219

Hue203°

Saturation18%

Lightness83%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Mild Blue from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Mild Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6533

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Mild Blue looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Mild Blue SW6533 a warm or cool color?
Mild Blue by Sherwin Williams is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Mild Blue?
Mild Blue sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 203°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Mild Blue?
Brightness is about 65%. Saturation is around 18%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 83%. Hue is close to 203°. The hex value is #cbd5db. The RGB value is 203, 213, 219.
Is Mild Blue better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Mild Blue has brightness around 65%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Mild Blue?
You can match Mild Blue with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Mild Blue work best in a home?
Mild Blue works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Mild Blue compare to a pure white paint?
Mild Blue is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Mild Blue in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Mild Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6533

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Mild Blue in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Mild Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6533

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Mild Blue. They add contrast without clashing.

Mild Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6533

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Mild Blue. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

COOL GRAY

Glidden

PPG10-12

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CALM SEA

Glidden

PPG1159-2

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BIT OF HEAVEN

Glidden

PPG1156-2

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Beacon Gray

Benjamin Moore

2128-60

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